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PNA · 07-09-2014, 04:17 PM

Does anyone transport a small whitewater kayak in the trunk with the rear seats down?
If so which ones fit?

I know there are inflatable varieties of kayaks and even some that split in half, but I'm not interested in that.
I also know that you can get a u-haul hitch and try a small trailer or go for some sort of roof-rack. Again, not interested in those.

Thanks for your help

theurbaninja · 07-09-2014, 04:30 PM

Hahaha. What?

D88 · 07-09-2014, 04:35 PM

Aren't they like 10 feet long at least? Also width/height wise I doubt it would clear going through the trunk. You're definitely not going to transport it there.

GreenMonster · 07-09-2014, 04:41 PM

junk in the trunk thread here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7130

I think someone put in a 10 foot surfboard, but you ain't gonna fit a kayak.

Nerfbacon · 07-09-2014, 04:45 PM

Someone linked a picture of a Jackson Kayak in the trunk but the front seat was moved way forward: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=59

root · 07-11-2014, 01:50 PM

I've fit a 6 foot ladder in mine with seats folded down, passenger seat leaned forward, and headrest removed for visibility of mirror. You could possible fit something a little bit longer, but not much more, and a ladder is not that thick. If you went corner to corner might be able to squeeze in a little longer.

dietz · 08-22-2014, 11:14 AM

I'm the one that posted the picture of the jackson rockstar (large) in the FRS. It does indeed fit, but yes the passenger front seat is very far forward (unusable). In a medium sized playboat, that may not be the case, but you should plan on not being able to transport anyone else with the boat in there. I've put a liquid logic jefe in it too, but with it hanging out of the back of the trunk the rest of the way. Shuttles become a pain though.

Tcoat · 08-22-2014, 11:51 AM

I managed to get the box for my TRD exhaust crammed in with the front passenger seat pushed all the way forward and leaning as far as possible. Was even able to close the trunk.
Not a kayak I know but about 7 feet long, 2 feet wide and a foot deep so I guess it is possible.
Would love to see a pic though!

07-09-2014, 04:17 PM	#1
PNA Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Sport-tech Location: Ottawa Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Whitewater Kayak in cargo space? Does anyone transport a small whitewater kayak in the trunk with the rear seats down? If so which ones fit? I know there are inflatable varieties of kayaks and even some that split in half, but I'm not interested in that. I also know that you can get a u-haul hitch and try a small trailer or go for some sort of roof-rack. Again, not interested in those. Thanks for your help

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theurbaninja Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: FR-S 6MT Ultramarine Location: Canada Posts: 24 Thanks: 67 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hahaha. What?

07-09-2014, 04:35 PM	#3
D88 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: Calgary Posts: 156 Thanks: 67 Thanked 77 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Aren't they like 10 feet long at least? Also width/height wise I doubt it would clear going through the trunk. You're definitely not going to transport it there.

07-09-2014, 04:41 PM	#4
GreenMonster Just doing research Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 03 Acura CLS 6MT Location: Southeastern MA Posts: 331 Thanks: 91 Thanked 97 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	junk in the trunk thread here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7130 I think someone put in a 10 foot surfboard, but you ain't gonna fit a kayak.

07-09-2014, 04:45 PM	#5
Nerfbacon Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 23 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Someone linked a picture of a Jackson Kayak in the trunk but the front seat was moved way forward: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=59

07-11-2014, 01:50 PM	#6
root Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Hawaii Posts: 268 Thanks: 4 Thanked 80 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've fit a 6 foot ladder in mine with seats folded down, passenger seat leaned forward, and headrest removed for visibility of mirror. You could possible fit something a little bit longer, but not much more, and a ladder is not that thick. If you went corner to corner might be able to squeeze in a little longer.

08-22-2014, 11:14 AM	#7
dietz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Raven / 6MT FR-S Location: Bay area / California Posts: 106 Thanks: 12 Thanked 27 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm the one that posted the picture of the jackson rockstar (large) in the FRS. It does indeed fit, but yes the passenger front seat is very far forward (unusable). In a medium sized playboat, that may not be the case, but you should plan on not being able to transport anyone else with the boat in there. I've put a liquid logic jefe in it too, but with it hanging out of the back of the trunk the rest of the way. Shuttles become a pain though.

08-22-2014, 11:51 AM	#8
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	I managed to get the box for my TRD exhaust crammed in with the front passenger seat pushed all the way forward and leaning as far as possible. Was even able to close the trunk. Not a kayak I know but about 7 feet long, 2 feet wide and a foot deep so I guess it is possible. Would love to see a pic though!

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